Uses, Side Effects, Price of Clobium Suspension:

Clobium Suspension belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Clobium Suspension may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.

Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Uses of Clobium Suspension

• Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Benefits of Clobium Suspension:

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures Clobium Suspension slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Side effects of Clobium Suspension

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Sleepiness
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea
• Sedation
• Speech disorder

FAQs:

Q1. Is Clobium Suspension habit forming? Yes, Clobium Suspension can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.

Q2.Can Clobium Suspension make me sleepy? Yes, Clobium Suspension can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.

Q3. How long does Clobium Suspension take to work? Clobium Suspension is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Clobium Suspension reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.